> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.citizenjournal.us/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Takeaways from Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 School Board Meeting - URL: https://www.citizenjournal.us/takeaways-from-manhattan-ogden-usd-383-school-board-meeting-18/ - Published: 2026-09-03T11:09:17.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-03T11:09:17.000Z - Description: Week of September 3, 2026 - Author: Cronkite - Tags: ksu, #summary, dnn # School board votes to exceed revenue neutral rate # USD 383 unanimously adopts 2026-2027 annual budget # Board approves $174,690 security camera purchase # Excessive heat forces outdoor athletic schedule changes # CiCo Park tennis courts officially open to public # Four Manhattan elementary schools receive national reading recognition # District to host retreat on student discipline procedures --- ### School board votes to exceed revenue neutral rate MANHATTAN, Kan. — At its Wednesday, Sept. 2, meeting, the board of education voted to exceed the revenue-neutral tax rate for the 2026-2027 budget following a public hearing where residents expressed concerns over rising property taxes. During board comments, members clarified that while the district will capture more revenue due to rising property valuations across the county, the overall mill levy rate is actually being lowered slightly to offset some of the burden on taxpayers. --- ### USD 383 unanimously adopts 2026-2027 annual budget MANHATTAN, Kan. — The school board unanimously approved the Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The approval follows months of administrative presentations and updates regarding anticipated district costs, including rising insurance premiums and personnel expenses. Prior to the vote, administrators noted that a table detailing the mill levy's impact on the average home value in the district has been consistently included in the budget packet to ensure transparency for local taxpayers. --- ### Board approves $174,690 security camera purchase MANHATTAN, Kan. — The board unanimously approved a $174,690 purchase of new security cameras and software for the district. The surveillance equipment and software will be provided by American Digital Security, LLC of Liberty, Missouri. The technology upgrade aims to enhance safety and security capabilities across district facilities. --- ### Excessive heat forces outdoor athletic schedule changes MANHATTAN, Kan. — Superintendent Eric Reid announced that high temperatures will prompt schedule changes for district outdoor sports in accordance with Kansas State High School Activities Association guidelines. Reid noted that varsity football start times have already been pushed back by a half-hour, and middle school athletic events may be rescheduled or temporarily moved indoors to facilities such as the West Gym to avoid peak afternoon heat. Indoor sports and morning events, such as weekend cross-country meets, remain unaffected. --- ### CiCo Park tennis courts officially open to public MANHATTAN, Kan. — District officials celebrated the grand opening of the new CiCo Park tennis courts, a cooperative project funded in part by a previously approved Quality of Life Sales Tax. Superintendent Eric Reid praised the ongoing partnership with the city of Manhattan, noting that as a Class 6A school district without many dedicated athletic facilities of its own, sharing community resources and city parks is essential for supporting local student-athletes. --- ### Four Manhattan elementary schools receive national reading recognition MANHATTAN, Kan. — Ogden, Woodrow Wilson, Amanda Arnold and Bluemont elementary schools were recognized as "Bright Spot" top schools nationwide by The 74, a nonprofit education news organization. Selected from more than 41,000 schools across the country, the Manhattan institutions were celebrated for exceeding statistical expectations in third-grade literacy rates despite economic challenges facing their students. Board members said Ogden Elementary ranked among the top five schools in Kansas for its reading achievements, according to the organization's data. --- ### District to host retreat on student discipline procedures MANHATTAN, Kan. — Superintendent Eric Reid addressed community concerns regarding student discipline, announcing a special board retreat on Sept. 30 to discuss the district's behavioral policies. While legally restricted from commenting on specific student or staff matters publicly, Reid acknowledged frustrations frequently voiced by teachers and parents. The upcoming retreat will aim to clarify how the district handles accountability and behavioral interventions for students. --- [Click here for local obituaries](https://cjus.me/ksu-obit?ref=citizenjournal.us) --- --- Found a mistake? Have a news tip or feedback to share? 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